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Hundreds of inmates at the Pondok Bambu Women’s Penitentiary in East Jakarta cast their votes in the Jakarta gubernatorial election on Wednesday morning at a polling booth inside the prison.

The inmates appeared enthusiastic exercising their right to vote. They made a neat line before entering the booth at 7 a.m.

An inmate jailed for drug possession, who asked to remain anonymous, said she hoped the future leader would be able to solve Jakarta’s traffic problems.

"I hope the governor can make Jakarta free from traffic jams, although I still have to serve another 17 years in prison. I also hope the elected governor will give me more remissions," she said jokingly.

She said she was made aware of the three candidates' programs after watching election coverage on TV, which can be accessed for several hours in the morning and evening.